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maxum
05-12-2007, 08:13 PM
hi new here

can you tell how to tell if the con rods on this engine is to the front?.
i had a shop to fit new pistons on but they maybe put on back to front:mad: .
so b4 i put them back im thinking its best to ask.

thanks.

LORDBLiTZ
05-12-2007, 09:16 PM
huh? As long as the rods are the right way on the crank, and the pistons have a 4 valve relief, can't see you having a problem.

Does the engine spin over easy? The rods that sit on the same journal, have to be flat back to back.

gonzo
05-12-2007, 11:28 PM
The locking tabs on the bearings go towards the outside. The pistons should have the notch facing forward.

maxum
05-13-2007, 05:07 AM
thanks ,guys thats what im looking for .i know about the pistons.

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